When to go · San Miguel
San Miguel in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–May (rainy season, heavy downpours, river currents strong).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- High
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- High
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–May (rainy season, heavy downpours, river currents strong).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- San MiguelHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 18 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- High
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- High
Ecuador overall: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Miguel, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Dec: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jun: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 18
Jun: 10 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Jun: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jun: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–May (rainy season, heavy downpours, river currents strong).
June: Inside San Miguel's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, less rain).
San Miguel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast